The VH is a one hour production that hosts all aspects of entertainment; illustrates points of everyday occurrences through comedy; showcases student talent in song and dance as well as intimate performances; and most of all, creates a bridge that will, more than likely, cross the line.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Monday, September 17, 2007

Choose your recording slot by either commenting on the blogpost or emailing me at aandrews@andrew.cmu.edu.

I am hoping that I will not be the only car going. If you have a car and can take the group of 4 other people in your time slot with you to the Entertainment Technology Center... I will love you forever

Despite this amazingness, I have a feeling we are only going to be getting on Variety Hour in this semester. I hope to see it continue next semester... Hopefully!

What I have learned thus far in the production process. Ellen eats babies. Stick to your production times, people have to come to you. The producer must be there before everyone else, have food, and stay til the very end. People like funny things. You need money to function.

It has been decided that Mondays at 9:30 will be the new "Weeklies." They are called "Dailies" on real sets. It will allow us to organize ourselves and resolve any conflicts that arise for the production schedule. It also brings us together for some rip roarin' fun. I'll try to get some snackies for future ones.

We will hopefully be showing off our first musical number, "Maybe," as well as our first digital short, "Empty Threats" to the rest of the cast.

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We need Asians! You heard me! We will also look at anyone else interested in participating. Please let me know if there is anyone that is apt to take a good, funny, role. We will also be accepting original sketches, animations, creative designs (serious or funny), and anything else that can be thrown into the show.

Alex:So we’ve got the line up for next week under control? Vika, you get the costumes and prop list ready for the master, and get it ready for rehearsal next Tuesday, ok?

Vika:13th or 14th century style for the “Renaissance Man” sketch?

Alex:14th.

Vika:And the Helen Keller sketch, should I fit Jenna or Jess.

Alex:Let’s go with Jenna on this one.She’s been practicing.Jared, how’s the writing panel coming along for the last couple of skits?

Jared:They are ok.Not too great actually.The best thing they could come up with was Andy as a life and real size Tomagatchi.It would definitely hit our Asian demographic, but I doubt anyone else would think that’s funny.

Alex:Let’s roll with that for now.I’d rather see Andy in a big egg than blank screen.Get me something better.Alex, how’s the opening dance number coming along?

Alex:Gross.I’d rather just make Coleman drink ipecac.Gosh darn Coleman, we decided to hire that broad you were hanging out with, Ellen? You’re gonna be her new parents.You’ll teach her everything you know, and that ain’t much.You got it?She was an orphan until you found her; we found her.Everyone, meet Ellen.Ellen meet… hmm, there’s an easier way to introduce everyone I think…

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Hey production team! Here are a few updates for you. Please take a few minutes to read through. This can also be found at thevarietyhour.blogspot.com.

***********************************************************************Today's Notes:** What I need from you guys!** First Official Cast/Production Meeting MANDATORY** CMUtv Officially On Board** First Rehearsal/Blocking Completed** Final Script Retreat** Christopher Crosby Farley After Party Formation Committee

***********************************************************************I NEED YOUR INFORMATION! ***********************************************************************Please email me your current class schedule (either a version from Schedule Man or simply a copy and paste from SIO). Also include any extracurricular activities that occur on a weekly basis (i.e. CMUtv meeting Thursday's @ 9:30). Please also send me your phone number. I should have most of them, but alas there are others I don't have.

***********************************************************************CAST/PRODUCTION MEETING ***********************************************************************This Sunday will be the meeting and delivering of the first "Official" script to the cast members and production team. The time for the meeting is currently at 8pm. If that does not work for you, please let me know ASAP. Location TBD; will let you know by Friday. (I feel like we are Dumbledore's Army; gathering in secret locations - we'll get approval soon!)

***********************************************************************CMUtv OFFICIALLY ON BOARD! ***********************************************************************I would like to welcome Mr. Jon Kush to the email list. He is the acting Director of Cinematography. He joins us as a member of CMUtv, an organization we all will be getting to know throughout the next few weeks.

***********************************************************************FIRST REHEARSAL! ***********************************************************************Ellen, Coleman, Jeremy and myself completed the first rehearsal on Tuesday for "Maybe." Starting at the next rehearsal, there should be notes available on the blog site thevarietyhour.blogspot.com, shortly after each rehearsal. We worked on the lines, the song, and the blocking. I can't wait to see what happens!!!!

***********************************************************************FINAL SCRIPT RETREAT ***********************************************************************This Friday, the final script will be rolled out. All lines, songs, and parts will be figured out and available by Sunday's production meeting. The Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Director and Producer of Cinematography will all be in attendance. The writing will take place from noon to five and the cinematography coordination will take place from 5 to 7. If you are interested in participating, shoot me an email.

***********************************************************************The Christopher Crosby Farley After Party Planning Committee***********************************************************************The Variety Hour is going to name its after party in name of all of the deceased comedians that have pledged their lives to the entertainment world. The after party will be a legal event that will show the cast, and special invited VIP guests a good time as a celebration for the hard work each member has put into the production. The After Party takes place after the premiere.

If you are interested in being a part of this planning committee, please send me an email.